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“Having suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during yesterday’s match against FC Barcelona, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is set to undergo surgery in the coming days,” PSG said in a statement. The post PSG’s Kvaratskhelia set for months out with torn ACL appeared first on Vanguard News.

English football’s Independent Regulator (IFR) will have “absolute power” to force Manchester City’s owners to sell if they are ultimately found to have run the club improperly, the watchdog’s chair has said. The post Regulator has ‘power’ to force Man city sale if charges upheld appeared first on Vanguard News.

Phil Foden hit a hat-trick to underline his long-awaited return to form as Manchester City crushed AEK Athens 5-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday. The post Champions League: Foden hat-trick help Man City rout AEK Athens appeared first on Vanguard News.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced a record number of players born in Africa or with at least one parent born on the continent on opening-night rosters for the 2026-27 season, with six Nigerian players listed among the international contingent. The post Six Nigerians listed as NBA sets Africa-player record for 2026-27 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Holders Paris Saint-Germain made it three wins from three in this season’s Champions League, beating Barcelona 4-2 thanks to late goals from Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz on Tuesday, while Liverpool clinched a dramatic comeback victory over Villarreal. The post PSG late show downs Barca in Champions League, Liverpool fight back appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, boosted their chances at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after securing a 2-0 victory over Puerto Rico in their Group B encounter in Rabat on Tuesday. The post FIFA U17 WWC: Flamingos beat Puerto Rico 2-0 to boost hopes appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has revealed why he turned down interest from European giants Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Bayern Munich, insisting he has no regrets about remaining at Anfield during his playing career. The post Why I rejected Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Bayern Munich — Gerrard appeared first on Vanguard News.

Bayern Munich could be without manager Vincent Kompany, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and midfielder Joshua Kimmich for Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Arsenal, assistant coach Aaron Danks has said. The post UCL: Bayern sweat over Kompany, Neuer, Kimmich fitness for Arsenal clash appeared first on Vanguard News.

FIFA has suspended Egypt coach Hossam Hassan for three matches and forward Mostafa Zico for five games following their criticism of the referee after the country’s 3-2 defeat by Argentina at the World Cup. The post World Cup: FIFA suspends Egypt coach, forward for criticising referee after Argentina defeat appeared first on Vanguard News.

“Only the club badge is untouchable,” Mourinho told reporters when asked if Vinicius’s place in the team was in danger given Diomande’s form. The post Mourinho warns no ‘untouchable’ stars at Real Madrid appeared first on Vanguard News.

Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, has hailed four Paris Saint-Germain players after their Champions League win against Barcelona on Tuesday. PSG defeated Barcelona 4-2 in Paris, thanks to goals from Désiré Doué, Lucas Hernández, Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz. Xavi Espart and Lamine Yamal did score for Hansi Flick’s side against the Parisians. Speaking to CBS Sports UCL: They were outstanding – Thierry Henry hails four PSG players after Barcelona win

Lille head coach, Davide Ancelotti has stressed the need for a collective effort to contain Victor Osimhen ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash with Galatasaray. Ancelotti’s side will host the Turkish Super Lig champions at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Tuesday night in a matchday-three encounter. Osimhen is expected to lead Galatasaray’s attack, with the UCL: Lille must make collective effort to stop Osimhen

Solution FC is reportedly set to exit the Nigeria National League, NNL, ahead of the new season. The club is owned and financed by the Anambra State government. According to reports, the state government has declined to fund the club ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. With funding now reportedly withdrawn, the club is expected to NNL: Akubudike FC acquire Solution FC slot

Algerian giants, MC Alger will be without Ayoub Abdellaoui for their CAF Champions League second preliminary round second leg tie against Rangers. According to reports, the club captain will miss the game due to injury Abdellaoui’s absence is a major setback for the North African side who are aiming to I overturn a two-goal deficit CAF Champions League: MC Alger captain, Abdellaoui ruled out of Rangers’ second leg

Lille defender, Alexandro Ribeiro says he is looking forward to facing Victor Osimhen in tonight’s UEFA Champions League encounter. The Ligue 1 club will host Galatasaray in a matchday three fixture at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Both Lille and Galatasaray are yet to record points in the competition this season after two rounds of matches. It UCL: Lille defender Ribeiro fired up for Osimhen battle

British broadcaster, Piers Morgan, posted his vote on X on Tuesday, ranking Portugal forward, Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest Ballon d’Or winner of all time. Morgan didn’t include Argentina legend, Lionel Messi in his top three greatest Ballon d’Or winners of all time. The 61-year-old put former Brazilian striker, Ronaldo in second and late Dutch Messi missing as Morgan names top 3 greatest Ballon d’Or winners of all time

Puerto Rico U-17 women’s head coach, Andres Mirabelli has expressed disappointment with his team’s performance following their 2-0 defeat to Nigeria at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat on Tuesday night. The North Americans suffered their second consecutive loss in the tournament after opening their campaign with a 6-0 defeat to 2026 U-17 WWC: Puerto Rico coach disappointed after defeat to Flamingos

Flamingos forward, Oluwakemi Adegbuyi has expressed her delight following Nigeria’s hard-fought 2-0 victory over Puerto Rico at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, DAILY POST reports. The Flamingos bounced back from their opening-day defeat to Poland with a crucial win over tournament debutants, Puerto Rico in Rabat on Tuesday night. Adegbuyi, who was named 2026 U-17 WWC: Adegbuyi reflects on Flamingos’ hard-fought win over Puerto Rico

Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen has reportedly rejected a management offer from world-renowned football agent Jorge Mendes. According to Ali Naci Küçük’s report (via Habersarikirmizi), the Nigerian international politely declined the offer, saying, “Right now, all my concentration is on Galatasaray.” Osimhen joined Galatasaray on a permanent transfer last year from Serie A side, Napoli. The Transfer: Victor Osimhen rejects Jorge Mendes

Barcelona winger, Anthony Gordon has named Paris Saint-Germain as the team to beat in the Champions League. Gordon spoke at his post-match interview after Barcelona lost 4-2 against PSG in the Champions League encounter played on Tuesday. Goals from Désiré Doué, Lucas Hernández, Vitinha, and Fabián Ruiz gave Luis Enrique’s side the victory against Barcelona UCL: Anthony Gordon names team to beat in Champions League

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